Benchmark: lodash orderby vs array sort

HTML Preparation code:

<script src='https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/lodash.js/4.17.5/lodash.min.js'></script>

Script Preparation code:

function getRandomInt(max) {
  return Math.floor(Math.random() * Math.floor(max));
}

var arr = [];
function init() {
    arr = [];
	for(var i = 0; i < 100000; i++){
      arr.push({value:getRandomInt(100)});
    }
}

Tests:

orderby
init(); _.orderBy(arr,"value", "asc");
sort
init(); arr.sort((a,b) => a.value - b.value);

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Let's break down the benchmark test case and explain what is being tested.

**Benchmark Definition**

The benchmark defines two test cases: `orderby` and `sort`. The script preparation code creates an array of 100,000 objects with random values between 0 and 100. The HTML preparation code includes a reference to the Lodash library, which is used in both test cases.

**Options Compared**

In the `orderby` test case, Lodash's `orderBy` function is used to sort the array. In the `sort` test case, the built-in JavaScript `sort` method is used with a custom comparison function.

**Pros and Cons of Each Approach**

1. **Lodash's `orderBy` function**
	* Pros:
		+ Easier to read and maintain code
		+ Less prone to errors due to Lodash's robust testing and validation
	* Cons:
		+ Adds an additional dependency (the Lodash library)
		+ May have performance overhead due to the added complexity of the function
2. **Built-in JavaScript `sort` method**
	* Pros:
		+ Lightweight and fast, with minimal dependencies
		+ Suitable for most use cases
	* Cons:
		+ Requires manual implementation of the comparison function, which can be error-prone
		+ May not handle edge cases or special scenarios well

**Other Considerations**

1. **Custom Comparison Function**
In both test cases, a custom comparison function is used to determine the order of two elements in the array. This function takes into account the `value` property of each object and returns a value that determines their order (either ascending or descending). The built-in JavaScript `sort` method uses this function internally.
2. **Library Dependency**
The benchmark uses Lodash's `orderBy` function, which means that if you want to run this benchmark with a different library or implementation, you'll need to replace the reference to Lodash in the HTML preparation code.

**Alternative Implementations**

If you want to compare other sorting algorithms or implementations, here are some alternatives:

1. **QuickSort**: A fast and efficient sorting algorithm that works well for large datasets.
2. **Merge Sort**: Another stable and efficient sorting algorithm that's suitable for large datasets.
3. **Insertion Sort**: A simple and intuitive sorting algorithm that's easy to implement but less efficient than QuickSort or Merge Sort.

To include these alternatives in the benchmark, you'd need to modify the script preparation code to create a new array with the same 100,000 elements, but use the alternative sorting algorithm instead of Lodash's `orderBy` function.

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